Cassel Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I need someone who is computer literate to come over and rid me of the dreadful ASK toolbar that I inadvertently downloaded! Will pay obviously. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37308-ask-toolbar-disaster/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelBel65 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 http://help.ask.com/link/portal/30015/30018/Article/1/How-do-I-remove-the-Ask-com-ToolbarGood luck! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37308-ask-toolbar-disaster/#findComment-686354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassel Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Already tried that but as 'Ask' doesn't appear as a programme so can't uninstall it. There must be some computer techs in East Dulwich! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37308-ask-toolbar-disaster/#findComment-686359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelBel65 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2421591,00.asp Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37308-ask-toolbar-disaster/#findComment-686360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 As helBel65's link states the main culprit is Java Update.... You can prevent this from happening by un-ticking the Intall ASK Toolbar Box. or can also be done by creating new 'KEYs' in the registry if you are familiar with the Registry.Open the following keys into the Windows Registry Editor (regedit.exe):?HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\JavaSoft?HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\JavaSoft (available only on Windows 64-bit)and create in both of them a new String Value (type REG_SZ) named SPONSORS of value DISABLE (both name and value must be uppercase).Alternatively, copy and paste the following code into a text file called disable_java_sponsors.reg and double click on it to import these values in your Registry.Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\JavaSoft]"SPONSORS"="DISABLE"[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\JavaSoft]"SPONSORS"="DISABLE"Please note that this switch not only disables the Ask.com toolbar installation and prompt, but disables all of the sponsors potentially bundled with the Auto-update setup/Online setup (Google toolbar, Yahoo toolbar, McAfee something, etc...)Related Article:- http://superuser.com/questions/549028/how-can-i-prevent-ask-com-toolbar-from-being-installed-every-time-java-is-updateI would not advise you NOT to attempt this unless you are confident around the Registry.DulwichFox Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37308-ask-toolbar-disaster/#findComment-686381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassel Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Dear Dulwich Fox (nice name by the way)I'd already decided after having read the info from helBel65's suggested link that all this is somewhat beyond me as I'm not great with computers and will probably end up messing up my internet access completely, hence my need for a computer tech. I might try sending another post tomorrow with that description in the heading. Thank you for your efforts though. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37308-ask-toolbar-disaster/#findComment-686383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulwichFox Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hi Cassel I can help you with this... I can come out to you or you can bring your Laptop to me. I have PM'd you with details DulwichFox. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37308-ask-toolbar-disaster/#findComment-686390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassel Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Thanks Foxy for coming over so promptly and sorting it out! I'll definitely recommend your services. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/37308-ask-toolbar-disaster/#findComment-686445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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